Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - August, 2017
A new study links staying in school with a lower risk of heart disease.
Drug test trial questioned
The Federal Government is planning random drug tests for welfare recipients ...
Experts urge new fire regime
Building fire experts have called for important reforms in the wake of the Grenfell Tower blaze.
Rail safety grant awarded
A leading railway research centre has secured a grant to improve railway safety and efficiency.
Scramble to fix psych loss
Authorities say safety of trainee psychiatrists and patients was behind the decision to suspend the Royal Hobart Hospital's training accreditation.
Stone cutting holds silicon risk
Australian scientists say trendy stone benchtops carry a considerable risk.
Adani to fight spill fine
Adani is contesting a $12,000 fine from the Queensland Government over a sediment stormwater spill at the Abbot Point coal terminal.
Anti-vax docs called out
A small group of Melbourne doctors have been accused of helping families dodge ‘No Jab, No Play’ laws.
Victoria launches cyber strategy
Victoria has become the first state to release a dedicated cyber security strategy.
Ministers trade child care blame
The federal education minister has accused the SA Government of exposing children to “dodgy” childcare operators.
Coroner calls for chainsaw laws
A Tasmanian coroner has made a string of recommendations in the wake of six chainsaw-related deaths in the state.
Criminal links called out
An expert on the mafia says big public works are big targets for organised crime.
Insider questions union moves
A senior CFMEU official has questioned the looming merger of Australia’s biggest unions.
Vaccine messaging assessed
New research suggests it is hard to promote the success of vaccination, but easy to scare mothers with the risks.
5G risks run skin deep
Concerns have been raised about the potential health effects of new 5G mobile phone technology.
AMA wants insurance streamlined
The AMA says private medicine is “under siege” from “junk” healthcare policies.
Experts want end to overdiagnosis
Australian clinicians want a serious focus on the problems of overdiagnosis and related overtreatment.
Flu spike strains QLD
Queensland’s worst flu season in five years is putting an unprecedented strain on services.
Plane deal too complex to land
Airservices Australia has been accused of a conflict of interest over a billion-dollar traffic management contract.
Local pollutants illegal elsewhere
Environmentalists say Australian power stations produce levels of toxic air pollution that would be illegal in ...